Oleksandr Kubrakov discusses border blockade by Polish protesters with Polish Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk

Oleksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, discussed the border blockade by Polish protesters with Andrzej Adamczyk, Minister of Infrastructure of Poland. More than 20,000 vehicles are currently blocked on both sides. The economies of not only Ukraine and Poland, but also other countries, are suffering as they are unable to transport goods and breach their contractual obligations.

Ukraine respects the right to protest and is ready for constructive dialogue to resolve the situation. This has been repeatedly underlined at all levels. At the same time, the blocking of the border by Polish protesters is disrupting logistical routes, which is already affecting the economies of both Ukraine and the European Union.

It is important to note that no changes to or cancellation of the liberalisation agreement are being discussed. For its part, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development is ready to help its Polish counterparts resolve the situation with the border blockade, providing all relevant explanations and holding meetings if necessary.